Caregiver stress

How Often Should I When Mom First Moves into Care?

Q: How often should I visit mom in the nursing home when she first moves in? I heard some facilities limit the...

It’s human to want a fresh start. Even though I know that December 31 of one year is rarely that different from...

People cite numerous reasons for why they hate visiting nursing homes. Some can’t stand funky smells, others find the sight of disengaged,...

For many, music from certain eras can bring back memories of better times. For others, music soothes anxiety or gets them pumped...

Geriatric care management is a rapidly growing field in the elder care industry. As most caregivers know, researching and coordinating all the...

When an elderly parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home or a relative’s home, it can...

The responsibility of providing care for an aging or ill loved one is a monumental challenge in its own right. But when...

For some lucky families, having all adult siblings gather around and plan how to take care of Mom and Dad as their...

Note: Updated knowledge includes the fact that the person living with dementia is just seeking comfort. Words are difficult and “home” for...

A recent question on the AgingCare Caregiver Forum brought back memories from my early days of caregiving. The member wrote, “My 81-year-old...